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Police Seeking Leads in Green Turtle La Plata Robbery

Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the identities and arrests of three suspects involved in a robbery. On March 2 at 2:12 a.m., three males wearing masks and dark clothing entered an unlocked door of the Green Turtle on St. Mary’s Avenue in La Plata and approached an employee. One of the suspects was armed with a knife and ordered the employee to give them cash. After obtaining money, the suspects fled. No one was injured.

Officers canvassed the area, and detectives are pursuing leads. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Wimberly at (301) 609-6491. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, texting CHARLES + the tip to CRIMES (274637) or submitting tips online at http://tipsubmit.com.

Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, texting CHARLES + the tip to CRIMES (274637) or submitting tips online at http://tipsubmit.com. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Learn more at the CCSO's website.

Fine detective work here. They say the males are wearing masks, but the pictures don't show this. They say one had a knife, but then show a picture of one holding a gun (gun trumps knife, right?). At least they got the number of assailants correct.